IKEA METALLISK Espresso Makers recall 22-208

IKEA METALLISK Espresso Makers

IKEA Recalls METALLISK Espresso Makers Due to Burn and Injury Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for IKEA METALLISK Espresso Makers from IKEA Supply AG on August 25, 2022. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled espresso makers with the stainless-steel safety valve can burst and expel hot contents, posing burn or other injury hazards to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled IKEA METALLISK espresso makers with the stainless-steel safety valve. Units bearing date stamps 2040 through 2204 can be returned for a full refund to any Ikea store location or by mail using a pre-paid label. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

The label engraved on the bottom of the product includes the IKEA logo, other product information, and a date stamp in (YYWW) format, where the first two digits represent the year and the last two digits represent the week of manufacture.

Why it was recalled

The recalled espresso makers with the stainless-steel safety valve can burst and expel hot contents, posing burn or other injury hazards to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 16 reports worldwide of the espresso makers bursting, including four reports of burns, scald injuries and hearing damage. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled IKEA METALLISK espresso makers with the stainless-steel safety valve. Units bearing date stamps 2040 through 2204 can be returned for a full refund to any Ikea store location or by mail using a pre-paid label. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand: IKEA Supply AG
Recall number: 22-208
Units: About 2,100 (In addition, about 5,200 were sold in Canada and about 200 were sold in Mexico)
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: IKEA stores nationwide and online at IKEA.com from September 2020 through January 2022 for about $20.
Importer: IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland